Two Essay Questions 5 marks each

1-In the Production Process - When setting up production for a product, what are the best key considerations?

A - Material cost, packaging, machine set-up, day of week

B- Capacity, Quantity, Quality, Timeliness

C- Product destination, product color, raw material

2-When Managing Suppliers-In the evaluation of suppliers what is the best set of considerations necessary in choosing suppliers that have a positive impact on manufacturing goals and the desired outcome?

A-Discounts, location, raw material production process, quality

B-Lead time, reliability, discounts, cost, quality

C-Type of equipment, delivery mode, discounts, lead time.

3-Forecasting and contracts- What are the best set of decisions that would allow a firm to make proper and thorough demand forecasting?

A-Set correct inventory levels, correct product pricing, ability to adjust future operations

B-Adjust future operations, set delivery schedules, discount products

C-Correct product pricing, establish promotions, understand customer needs

4-HR and Capacity Planning- Why is it necessary to prioritize orders in a production system?

A-To use up warehoused material and keep production machines busy.

B-Keep production workers busy and enables timely product delivery.

C-For timely product delivery, and to prioritize more profitable jobs

5- Why is it necessary to identify and analyze potential constraints and bottlenecks?

A- to identify improvements in process, and confirm ability to perform contract

B-to improve bottom line, and increase ability to meet customer desired outcome

C- all the above